UK exploring ‘System on Chip’ for use in missile defence
The Ministry of Defence is looking to explore how the 'Internet of Things' and 'Systems on a chip' can improve missile defence capabilities via a £77k contract.
Japan and Britain finalising F-X fighter engine development plans
It has been reported in Japan that Tokyo is finalising its policy on how to jointly develop the engine of its upcoming F-X fighter with Britain.
First British ‘GPS style’ satellite to transmit test signal
The UK Space Agency-funded test project will deliver the first UK-generated satellite navigation signal.
BAE awarded $493m to upgrade F-35 electronic warfare capability
BAE has been awarded a $493m contract by Lockheed to "significantly upgrade and modernise the electronic warfare system for the F-35".
First American F-35 arrives at base in Britain
The arrival of the American F-35 marks RAF Lakenheath as the first U.S Air Force base in Europe to receive the aircraft.
British Typhoon jet shoots down hostile aircraft over Syria
A British Typhoon jet has, for the first time, shot down a hostile aircraft. The target was a hostile drone deemed to "pose a threat to Coalition forces in the area".
British aircraft passes Russian VIP transport within visual range
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft off the coast of Crimea has passed within visual range of an aircraft belonging to a Russian squadron charged with transporting heads of state and VIPs.
Defence Committee blast ‘unclear plans for F-35s and the aircraft carriers’
The Ministry of Defence has been told to provide clarity on carrier jet numbers and plans for uncrewed aircraft.
Black Hawk helicopters offered to UK as Puma replacement
Sikorsky is reportedly pitching Polish-built Black Hawk helicopters for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
Britain looking for stratospheric drones for comms and surveillance
Project AETHER will acquire 'Stratospheric Uncrewed Air Systems' that can stay airborne for months.
